Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Downtown

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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The Lemp Mansion

4.8

4.8 (1105)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Looking for a unique place to dine! Come enjoy the haunted historic Lemp Mansion. We offer a variety of dishes, from Beef Wellington to Eggplant Parmesan. Make sure to save room for a delicious Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, our flaming desserts prepared table-side. On Sundays, we serve Family-Style Chicken Dinner, all you care to eat!
After lunch or dinner take a wander around the main floor. There are many beautiful aspects to see, from the hand painted ceiling in the Parlor to the original vault doors leading into our museum & gift shop. The Lemp mansion was originally the home of the biggest beer barons of their time.
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant has been open for 41 years! Come see why we are "famous from ghost to ghost!"
For more information visit us at lempmansion.com

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful evening. Meatloaf fantastic, Penne con Broccoli great and my husband said the white chicken chili was the best he’s ever had. We have been long time patrons of The Lemp and are so happy it’s still going strong!!

Cobalt Smoke & Sea

4.8

4.8 (905)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is a bridge that connects uniquely different food sources — the rustic farmlands and the open air sea — and brings them under one illuminated space to create an alluring experience where culinary creativity, globally inspired flavors, and hungry curiosity intersect.

Our chef has meticulously created every Cobalt Smoke & Sea recipe through his deep love for the craft of food and those who will be enjoying it. It is through the selection of ingredients, care of crafting, and joy of presenting our dishes that we offer you true artisanal food with global inspiration. We invite you to share curiosity, tastes, and laughter over any of our dishes. Welcome to our table.

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MarkVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

I have lost count on the number of times we have dined at our favorite restaurant. Never disappointed. Food is always outstanding. The service the best. 💜💜💜💜💜

O+O Pizza

4.8

4.8 (543)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are an Italian inspired, neighborhood restaurant bringing you food that is fresh, casual, and simple yet sophisticated. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt.

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Heather

Dined 1 day ago

As always, the food, service and ambiance was outstanding. I just love this neighborhood restaurant. Lots of fond memories are made here.

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4.8

4.8 (1347)

$31 to $50

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

VIEW TODAY'S MENU HERE https://indd.adobe.com/view/4f193613-6d68-4eef-9d3c-177c76a63667. We set out to create a fun, lively, and approachable restaurant and bar in our own back yard — a friendly, bustling neighborhood spot where the very best in food and drink would be served in a welcoming setting. We are looking at every single detail to make sure that Olive+Oak will be the perfect place to enjoy great wine, craft beer, well made drinks and thoughtful, ingredient driven food with friends and family.

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DeanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Consistently great food and service and hands down one of the best group of bartenders in St Louis.

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4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

Unspecified

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Rated Test Kitchen is an intimate Dinner Club. Our intent is to give our guests a unique dining experience like no other. Our evolving Menu, prepared by award-winning Culinary Creatives, features seven courses, and you (our Guests) will get to Rate each course. It’s time to channel your inner food critic and enjoy our innovative cuisine.

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Brad

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Let me just say, I was very anxious about this brunch meal because I could not find a menu. However It was not needed. While I may not have chosen the dishes on a traditional menu, Rated TK doesn’t give you a chance to decide. And I like that. They sit you down and take your worries away. Best brunch I have ever had. 4 courses and every portion felt like full size. I did forgot names (I’m a week late) but the staff was very nice and worked very well together. Thank you!! Not pictured Brioche bread pudding. 2nd best dish.

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Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4.6

4.6 (4536)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Eleven Eleven Mississippi is located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored historic brick warehouse. Their reputation for exceptional cuisine & wine delivered with unprecedented style has made Eleven Eleven Mississippi St. Louis' most exciting destination restaurant.

Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Eleven Eleven Mississippi offers a casual rustic yet upscale & trendy atmosphere. The creative use of space is accentuated by an open display kitchen where the oak fired brick oven takes center stage as well as a glass enclosed wine cellar designed to double as a private dining area. The natural elements of hardwoods, brick, & copper along with two fireplaces situated in the main dining room & loft lounge create a cozy inviting atmosphere suitable for any occasion.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding food and service! Mo was the best server, followed her suggestions with the nightly specials and had a wonderful meal. Keep up the great work, we definitely will be back again soon!

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4.6

4.6 (765)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown St. Louis

About the restaurant

Nationally recognized for excellence, Blood and Sand focuses on innovative cuisine, culinary cocktails, and intimate service. Awarded the "Best of 'Award of Excellence'" from Wine Spectator Magazine, we are one of premier wine destinations in the world. Open to the public, memberships are available with exclusive benefits.

Walk-ins Welcome, Reservations Required Fri &Sat
For Parties of 7+ call us at 314-241-7263
Incomplete Parties Will Be Seated When All Guests Arrive

The A La Carte Menu is Available 'til 9PM & F-Sat 'til 10PM
5 and 10 Course Tasting Menu Available 'til 8 PM
Bar Dinner Menu Available Hour Before Close

5 Course Tasting Available for Parties Up to 6

10 Course Tasting for Parties Up to 4 and *Must* Be Requested in Your Reservation 48 Hrs in Advance.
To Provide the Best Experience, All Diners Must Participate in the 10 Course

For the Custom Chef's Tasting Experience Please Call/Email Us 72 Hrs in Advance
*Credit Cards Incur Credit Card Fee, None for Cash

Top review

Cindia

Dined today

My friends and I made reservations here for our monthly dinner. We ordered the 10 tasting menu. Everything was served hot and presented beautifully. The server Lee was helpful, professional and very friendly.

Gallagher's - Waterloo

4.6

4.6 (546)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown Waterloo, Illinois, and just minutes from St. Louis, Gallagher's has served award-winning food and drink for over a decade. After an extensive two-year renovation, our doors reopened in January 2023. Come explore our new food, drink, and atmosphere.

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Weston

Dined 1 day ago

requested a second story window seating ahead of time which was promised. sadly did not receive it. only downside of the place. everything was great otherwise.

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Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis

4.6

4.6 (369)

$31 to $50

Spanish

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain, Chef Matt Daughaday's inspired cuisine at Idol Wolf takes a playful approach to tapas style dining by combining local and seasonal ingredients with classic Iberian sensibilities.
The menus seamlessly blend traditional takes on Spanish classics, with drinks and dishes that have a distinctly Midwestern point of view – the result is a shared drinking and dining experience that is uniquely craveable, and truly memorable.

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AnnF

Dined 2 days ago

A delightful dining experience ! Ambiance and food were excellent. Ryan, our server, was very knowledgeable. Service was taken care of by a whole team, so we were well taken care of. We enjoyed the Fried Cauliflower, Roasted Hen of the Woods, and Albondigas. With a bottle of delicious white wine our bill was a little over $100. This is a real gem.

Commonwealth

4.3

4.3 (343)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Welcome to Commonwealth, Chef Lauren Anthony has an amazing dining experience for you to enjoy. Located across from The Fabulous Fox Theatre we are the perfect spot for dinner before the show, or drinks after. We are cooking up some wonderful, curated dining experiences- stay tuned for more information!

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sarah

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

This is a fun spot. The food was excellent. I'm a salad fiend and their fall salad is now at the top of my list. The staff, though clearly well-meaning, were over burdened. No one checked in with us after we were served. If they had, I could have told them that the chicken I requested was left off the salad. This is no big deal; it happens. What was a bigger deal is that, after flagging a server down and being told they would get it, it never arrived. When the bill came, I was told then that the chicken would take too long to cook so they just...didn't. That's a new one on me. My hope is that as the kinks get worked out at this new and very promising eatery, such events will be a thing of their past. We absolutely plan to go back, though. This oddity did not tarnish our overall opinion. Great pre-Fox show choice.

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